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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,507.84, 588,183.66 and 283,128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,507.84, 588,183.66 and 283,128.12 is: 390,453.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,507.84 : 588,183.66 = 283,128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,507.84/588,183.66 = 283,128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,507.84x = 588,183.66 × 283,128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,507.84x = 166,531,333,870.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,531,333,870.52/426,507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,453.16

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